The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to release the official notification for SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026 to fill vacancies across various SBI circles in India. Eligible and experienced banking professionals can apply online through the official SBI careers portal once the application window opens.
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification (Advt No: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18) for the recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I. Selected candidates will be responsible for customer service, credit management, branch operations, and business development within their specific allotted circles.
Vacancies
A total of 2,273 vacancies have been announced
| Regular | Backlog |
| 2050 | 223 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university. Professional qualifications like CA, Engineering, or Medical are also eligible. |
| Work Experience | Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (as of the specified date). |
Important :- Local Language: Proficiency in the local language of the applied circle is mandatory.
Age Limits and Relaxations (As of 31.12.2025)
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Age Relaxations | OBC (NCL): 3 years. SC/ST: 5 years. PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 years. Ex-Servicemen: 5 years. |
Salary and Benefits for SBI Circle Based Officer
Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- per month in the scale of ₹48,480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Candidates are eligible for DA, HRA, Lease Rental, CCA, Medical, and other perquisites as per bank rules.
Selection Process SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO)
The selection involves three main stages:
- Online Written Test: Objective test (120 marks) and Descriptive test (50 marks).
- Screening: Applications of qualified candidates are screened for eligibility and experience.
- Interview: Personal interview for final selection (50 marks).
- Language Proficiency Test: Conducted for candidates who do not have 10th/12th certificates in the local language.
Important Dates FOR SBI Circle Based Officer
- Online Registration Starts: 29 January 2026.
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 18 February 2026.
- Download Call Letter: March 2026 (Tentative).
- Online Test Date: March 2026 (Tentative).
Apply and more information about SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO)
Application fees for (CBO) SBI Circle Based Officer
| Gen/EWS/OBC | SC/ST/PwBD |
| ₹ 750/- | No Fees |
Important Instructions for Application of SBI Circle Based Officer
- Visit the official SBI Careers Portal.
- Navigate to “Current Openings” and select the CBO Recruitment 2026 link.
- Click “New Registration” and provide basic details to generate credentials.
- Fill in educational, experience, and personal details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Submit and print the application form.